CPSC recall 22-143, announced June 2, 2022, covers Frigidaire and Electrolux Side-by-Side, Top Freezer and Multi-door refrigerators (about 367,500 units). The ice level detector arm in the ice maker can break into pieces and fall into the ice bucket, posing a choking hazard. The notice cites 185 incident reports. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Frigidaire and Electrolux refrigerator ice makers, empty the ice bucket and contact Electrolux to schedule a technician to replace the ice maker with one that has a polypropylene ice level detector, free of charge. Recall contact: call 833-840-5926, go to www.icemakerrecall.com, or email IceMakerRecall@electrolux.com.
Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.
UPC or product codes
012505646805012505647147012505647154012505647710012505647727012505647734012505647741012505647857012505647864012505647871012505647888012505647895012505647925012505648762The brand name, model and serial number for each unit is printed on a label located on the right panel in the interior of the refrigerator compartment.
Which products are included?
Read the full CPSC product description and restrictions
This recall involves 13 models of Frigidaire refrigerators and one Electrolux model refrigerator. The refrigerators all feature an ice maker and come in stainless steel, white and black. The brand name, model and serial number for each unit is printed on a label located on the right panel in the interior of the refrigerator compartment. The refrigerators range from 23 to 36 inches wide. The following model numbers and their serial number ranges are included in this recall. Brand Model Number/Product Type UPC Code Serial Range Frigidaire Prof. PRMC2285AF French Door 0-12505-64714-7 1K90974428 - 1K21374177 Electrolux French Door ERMC2295AS 0-12505-64715-4 1K91272383 - 1K21374610 Frigidaire Side by Side FRSS2323AB 0-12505-64786-4 4A11005907 - 4A21110079 Frigidaire Side by Side FRSS2323AW 0-12505-64787-1 4A11010081 - 4A21112264 Frigidaire Side by Side FRSS2323AD 0-12505-64788-8 4A11314335 - 4A21112489 Frigidaire Side by Side FRSS2323AS 0-12505-64785-7 4A11005673 - 4A21201870 Frigidaire Side by Side FRSS2333AS 0-12505-64789-5 4A11317863 - 4A21112732 Frigidaire Side by Side FRSS2623AB 0-12505-64772-7 4A12104890 - 4A21204442 Frigidaire Side by Side FRSS2623AW 0-12505-64773-4 4A12012169 - 4A12012280 Frigidaire Side by Side FRSS2623AD 0-12505-64774-1 4A12219737 - 4A20906066 Frigidaire Side by Side FRSS2623AS 0-12505-64771-0 4A04409324 - 4A21200876 Frigidaire Side by Side FRSS2633AS 0-12505-64876-2 4A12012169 - 4A13402496 Frigidaire Side by Side FRSS26L3AF 0-12505-64792-5 4A11203977 - 4A21116296 Frigidaire Top Freezer FFHI1835VS 0-12505-64680-5 BA92424713 - BA21210491
Why it was recalled
The ice level detector arm in the ice maker can break into pieces and fall into the ice bucket, posing a choking hazard.
Incidents and injuries
Electrolux has received 185 reports of the ice level detectors breaking, including one report of gum lacerations.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Frigidaire and Electrolux refrigerator ice makers, empty the ice bucket and contact Electrolux to schedule a technician to replace the ice maker with one that has a polypropylene ice level detector, free of charge.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Frigidaire and Electrolux Side-by-Side
- Product type
- Refrigerators, Freezers
- Recall number
- 22-143
- Units
- About 367,500 (In addition, about 7,180 were sold in Canada)
- Manufactured in
- United States, Mexico, Thailand
- Sold at / sales period
- Lowe's, Home Depot and appliance stores nationwide and online at Frigidaire.com from April 2020 through March 2022 for between $1,200 and $4,300.
- Importer
- Electrolux Home Products Inc., of Charlotte, N.C.
Recall contact information
Electrolux toll-free at 833-840-5926 from 8:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, by email at IceMakerRecall@electrolux.com or online at www.icemakerrecall.com or at www.electrolux.com or www.frigidaire.com and click on "Recalls" at the bottom of the page for more information.
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